Drinking beer and watching movies on your couch is fun, but sipping craft beer and soaking in cinema outdoors at a brewery garden wins the cool factor -- every time.

This week, Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens launches its summer event series dedicated to cool flicks and craft brews on carefree summer nights. Starting June 6, the brewery will show movies on a twelve-foot screen in the sprawling outdoor garden every Wednesday.

The series kicks off with The Big Lebowski on June 6, followed by The Hangover on June 13. More can’t-miss movie showings: Fight Club on July 11, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby on July 18, and Edward Scissorhands on August 1. Also notable, two films will feature Mystery Science Theater 3000-style commentary via RiffTrax, which features audio heckling from comedians Michael J Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett. Get your laughs during Rise of the Planet of the Apes on June 20 and 300 on August 22.

The late night summer movie series is for 21+ guests, with three select family films open to all ages. Guests are encouraged to arrive early and get a wristband, to secure a seat in the garden that always fills up. Bring: lawn chairs, blankets and cool friends. Don’t bring: outside food or drinks.

Stone Late Night Movies 2012 Lineup:

June 2012

June 6: The Big Lebowski at 8:30pm

June 13: The Hangover at 8:30pm

June 20: Rise of the Planet of the Apes (+ ‘commentary’ by RiffTrax, AKA Mystery Science Theater) at 8:30pm